Congressional Democrats are investigating FCC Chair Brendan Carr, accusing him of politicizing the agency to target media critical of President Trump. They cite probes into news outlets and question Carr’s trips to Mar-a-Largo. The inquiry includes a request for travel records and calls for an internal FCC Inspector General investigation. Read moreCongress Questions FCC Independence Amid Allegations Of Media Retaliation.
Jacobs Media, in partnership with Inside Radio, will present findings from Techsurvey 2025 for the entire industry during a free webinar on Tuesday, April 15 at 2pm (ET). The annual study yielded nearly 25,000 surveys among core radio listeners from 500 participating U.S. and Canadian stations. Techsurvey 2025 explores broadcast radio's role in the expanding, and increasingly crowded, digital, audio, and video landscape. Read moreJacobs Media And Inside Radio Present Techsurvey 2025 Webinar.
Kevin Ryder returns to Audacy modern rock KROQ Los Angeles, where he will host afternoons from 3-7pm. Ryder began his career at KROQ in January 1990, alongside Gene “Bean” Baxter on “The Kevin & Bean Show.” He exited the station in March 2020, and most recently co-hosted afternoons at crosstown classic rock KLOS. Read moreKROQ Welcomes The Triumphant Return Of Kevin Ryder.
iHeartMedia Board member Brad Gerstner has chosen not to stand for re-election and will conclude his service on the Board. Gerstner, the founder and CEO of Altimeter Capital, has been a member of the iHeartMedia Board of Directors since 2019. With Gerstner leaving the Board, the company has nominated Robert Millard to stand for election at the company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Read moreBrad Gerstner Steps Down From iHeartMedia Board.
A fresh tune-in for those visiting Las Vegas for the upcoming NAB Show, as Beasley Media Group debuts “105.7 Maxima, Para Nosotros — It’s for Us” KOAS, a new bilingual station playing pop hits from the ’80s, ’90s and 2000. The on-air presentation will be in Spanish, while the station’s music will be largely English-language hits. The station was previously urban adult hits “Jammin’ 105.7.” Read moreBilingual ‘105.7 Maxima’ Makes Its Vegas Debut.
Last September, when Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, iHeartMedia’s “News Radio 570” WWNC Asheville broke with its usual political talk format to provide the community with a round-the-clock connection to help, information, and each other. Six months later, WWNC morning news anchor Mark Starling and producer Tank Spencer continue to be the voices of those in need. Read moreSix Months After Hurricane Helene, Asheville’s WWNC Remains The Voice Of Recovery.
The push to keep AM radio in U.S. car dashboards just turned into a legislative juggernaut. With bipartisan backing from over 60 senators, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act now has filibuster-proof support—marking a major breakthrough in the fight to preserve the band. The latest endorsements from Sens. Ashley Moody (R-FL) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) signal growing urgency on Capitol Hill to protect AM’s role in emergency communications and local broadcasting. Read moreAM Radio Mandate Clears Major Senate Hurdle With Veto-Proof Momentum.
With the Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up,” classic hits “K-Hits 106” KHTZ Minot, ND began a new era on April 1 at the former home of Christian AC “The Heart 106.9” KHRT-FM, which shut down last July. Branded as “Freshly Nostalgic,” K-Hits features a wider-than-usual variety of music spanning the ’60s to the ’90s, including pop, rock, R&B and country. Read moreClassic Hits ‘K-Hits 106’ Replaces Christian AC In Minot, ND.
A new research study called “Gen Z Culture Decoded” finds that Gen Z has created its own guidelines for engagement: social first, always on, and hyper-connected. The study is a playbook for creating connections with Gen Z — and winning their loyalty, according to Toluna, which conducted the survey of 2,000 U.S.-based respondents along with Halford Media Advisory and Coraly Partners. Read moreGen Z’s New Rules of Engagement.
The Local Media Consortium has announced keynote speakers, presenters and panels for this year’s Digital Connections Conference, taking place May 5-7 in Scottsdale, AZ. As always, the conference will offer insights and discussions on current trends and innovations impacting local media. Keynote addresses include “Changing the Story for Local News” and “The Rise Of Social Media Journalism.” Read moreLocal News, ROI, AI Are Key Topics At This Year’s LMC Conference.
Suzi Collins has announced that she will exit Saga Communications rock “Lazer 103.1” KAZR Des Moines, IA on Wednesday, April 3. Collins, who hosts middays and serves as Production Director, has been with the station since 2002. She plans to exit the industry to focus on her second-hand children’s store, Where The Child Things Are, the Des Moines Register reports. Read moreSuzi Collins
Rob Creighton exits his role as Director of Content for Townsquare Media in Sedalia, MO. Creighton also hosted afternoons at AC “My Mix 92.3” KSDL. He has been with the cluster since 2019, joining from a similar role at Townsquare Media Quad Cities. Read moreRob Creighton
Peter and John Radio Fellowship’s contemporary Christian Bright-FM WRBS/WRHS Baltimore, MD (95.1/103.1) updates its on-air lineup as morning show co-host Tracey Tierman moves to middays (10am-3pm). She will also host “Sunday Morning with Tracey” each weekend from 6-10am. “Bright-FM Mornings with John & Tiffanie” will now be heard weekdays from 6-10am featuring John Lawhon and Tiffanie Knight. Read moreTracey Tierman, John Lawhon And Tiffanie Knight
Jim Quinn, a well-known radio host in Pittsburgh, PA, has passed away. He was 82. Quinn worked in music radio before moving to talk in the 90s. He was co-host of the “Quinn and Banana” morning show on “B94” WBZZ until 1992. Quinn hosted talk shows on WRRK and WPGB in Pittsburgh, was syndicated for a time, and heard on SiriusXM. Read moreJim Quinn
